Actions to Withdraw From an Incident
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Managing Unsafe Situations in Care
Recognizing Unsafe Situations
When a situation becomes unmanageable or unsafe, it's crucial to take action to protect yourself and others.
Providing Verbal Warning
Issue a Warning: If appropriate, verbally warn that care will be withdrawn unless the situation improves significantly for safety reasons.
Note:
Often, a verbal warning is sufficient to de-escalate the situation.
Withdrawing Safely
Contact Backup: Reach out for backup and support to inform control of the dangerous situation and request immediate assistance.
Report Retraction: Inform control about the decision to withdraw from the scene for safety reasons, ensuring they are aware of the situation's escalation.
Importance of Reporting:
Reporting to control ensures appropriate response and support are dispatched to manage the situation effectively.
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